Mr. Derez Anthony

My Story: Derez Anthony was born to Thomas E. Walker and Ernestine Anthony Davis on July 27,1961 at Detroit, Hutzel Hospital. He was a proud Detroit Public School graduate of Cody High School. In high school he was an active and enthusiastic member of ROTC and he played the saxophone. After high school, he went into the US Marine Corps based in Concord, CA. where he was a military policeman. He attended college and was honorably discharged. Early in his life his mother and father instilled a great work ethic, organization, and to work hard and do your best at everything attempted. Derez loved music, concerts, sports, baseball, being with his children, and movies. He lived in California and Georgia before making Michigan his final home. He had several positions as supervisor at Absopure Water, Bonnie White Bread, and Sears. Eventually he landed at Art Van Furniture Store where he continued a hard work ethic and again was raised through the ranks to be trainer/mentor for the delivery fleet. At Art Van for over ten years, he trained and mentored young drivers/delivery men with his many years of service with Art Van. Because he was so responsible, dependable, and trustworthy, he often was called upon to perform special delivery jobs for the owner of Art Van and his family. So trusted was Derez that Mr. Art Van allowed him often the privilege of driving the pride and joy of the Art Van fleet, the "flaming Art Van truck" for special parades and events. He did everything with pride, responsibility, and hard work, and a great attitude. Derez was the oldest of five children. He leaves behind to mourn his untimely passing: Michael, Dexter, Eric, and Tiffany; his adoring mother, Ernestine Anthony Davis; father, Lawrence E. Walker; grandmother, Thelma Anthony; six uncles and four aunts. His grandfather, Ernest Anthony and two aunts and uncle preceded him in his transition from earth to heaven. Derez was especially close to his uncle, Wayne and aunt, Robin Anthony. He depended on each for moral support, wisdom, and counsel. He considered his Aunt Robin Anthony his sister, greatest friend and confidant with whom he shared the secrets of his heart.

Mr. Derez Anthony

July 27, 1961 - July 4, 2015